Defenders of the Earth: Prologue
| Prologue | |
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| 1st publication: | Defenders of the Earth #0 (2024) |
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| # of pages: | 4 |
| Writer: | Dan DiDio |
| Artist: | Jim Calafiore |
| Producer: | Mad Cave Studios |
Defenders of the Earth: Prologue is an US made Mandrake story from 2024.
Plot synopsis
At his home in Xanadu, Mandrake tries to convince Flash Gordon not to stay on the planet Mongo, because Ming the Merciless is preparing his final assault on Earth. Suddenly, Garax — Ming's powerful representative — appears, and Mandrake, Lothar, and The Phantom must join their forces to fight him. Ultimately, Flash Gordon renews his oath to protect the Earth and to reform the "Defenders of the Earth" to fight against Ming.
Appearances
Recurring characters
- The Phantom and his horse "Hero"
- Mandrake the Magician
- Lothar
- Flash Gordon
One-time characters
- Garax, herald of Ming the Merciless
Locations
- Planet Mongo
- Xanadu, Mandrake's mansion on Earth.
Reprints
This story has been published in the following publications:
USA
- "Defenders of the Earth: Prologue", Defenders of the Earth: Prologue (Mad Cave)) (2024)
- "Defenders of the Earth: Prologue", Defenders of the Earth Volume 1 (Mad Cave) (2025)
Note
- Also reprinted in the six issues of the Mad Cave series "Flash Gordon" published in 2024-2025.